Rim Fire Priming Tool Setter

Set up machines to fill rim-fire cartridge cases with priming mixture.

Quick Stats

Salary Range

$18,000 – $49,000

Data from U.S. Department of Labor

What do Rim Fire Priming Tool Setters do?

Sets up automatic machines to fill head cavity of rim-fire cartridge cases with explosive priming mixture: Installs and aligns knockout pins, primer-spreading punches, and shell-holding blocks, using handtools and gauges. Sets stops and cams to synchronize movements of feeding screws and rolls, shell-holding fingers, and ejection mechanism. Starts machine and examines primed cartridge cases for defects, such as dents, scratches, or unfilled head cavities. Cleans priming mixture from tools and machine bed, using air blast or vacuum hose. Dismantles machine to replace worn or broken parts.

Should I be a Rim Fire Priming Tool Setter?

You should have
a
high school
degree or higher and share these traits:

Reliable:
You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Levelheaded:
You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Detail Oriented:
You pay close attention to all the little details.

Also known as:
Heading-and-Priming Tool Setter

How to Become a
Rim Fire Priming Tool Setter

Rim Fire Priming Tool Setters generally graduate from high school and get on-the-job training. Think about earning a Certificate or Associate’s degree to increase your chances of finding a good job.
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